Weather strip



9 C. D LYON V WEATHER S TRI P Filed April 9, 1923 i franse CHARLES D. LYON, F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

WEATHER STRIP.

Application filed April 9,

To all whom it may concern.'

Be it known that I, CHARLES D. LYON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago,in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented new and useful Improvements in lNeather Strips, of which the following is a specification.

rThis invention relates to a weather strip for use upon windows, doors or similar articles to keep out the weather and the primary object of the invention is to simplify the construction of a weather strip while at the same time assure tight connection between the movablel and stationary strips.

An object of the invention is the construction of a strip that may be quickly arranged in place and will have yieldable engagement with the door or sash so as to compensate any inequalities in the fit between the window and its frame or door and its frame.

A feature of the invention is the construction of a strip in such a manner that same is of a universal type so as to be used for various constructions of windows as well as doors without in any way changing same.

With these and other objects in view the invention will be better understood from the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein:

Fig. l is a sectional view through a window sash and its frame showing my improved strip applied thereto.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged end elevation of the strip.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary side elevation of one end of the strip.

Again referring to the drawing illustrating one of the many constructions of my invention the numeral 1 designates what will be known as the stationary limb which lies in flat contact with that portion of the window frame B directly opposite the sash C. This limb l. has a flange extension 2 that is secured to the exposed portion of the frame by screws or notches 2. The movable limb 3 extends at an incline to the limb l and is connected to the limb l by the bead 4. The limb 3, at its juncture with the bead 1923. Serial No. 630,901.

4, is provided with a crimp 5 which besides stiening the construction more evenly distributes the strain to which the bead` 4 is subject and permits yieldable movement of the limb 3 towards and away from the limb l. A flange 6 formed as a continuation of limb 3 extends in a direction to have slidable movement over the flange 2. By referring to the drawing it will be seen that the strip is formed from sheet metal having vproper resiliency and with the various parts shaped and constructed as shown a maximum amount of resiliency is accomplished while at the same time distortion of the parts inthe active operation of the strips is practically eliminated.

It will also be noted the construction is such that the strip may be very readily inserted into the limited space between the sash and its frame.

It will also be noted the construction and operation of the parts are such that window sash having other movement than the ordinary sliding sash may be accommodated and besides the strip may be readily associated with doors without in any way changing the shape or construction thereof.

It is, of course, to beunderstood the invention may be constructed in various other manners and the parts associated in different relations and therefore, Ido not desire to be limited in any manner except as set j forth in the claims hereunto appended.

Having thus described my invention what I claim is:

1. A weather strip for windows comprising a stationary limb, a movable limb yieldably connected to the first limb, a flange on each limb for sliding engagement with each other, one of the flanges being arranged for permanent attachment to a suitable support.

2. In combination with sash and frame a weather strip formed from sheet metal and having a stationary limb lying in flat engagement with the frame opposite the sash and a flange 'lying fiat against an exposed portion of the frame and secured thereto, a bead forming a continuation of the stationary limb, a crimp forming a continuation of the bead,-a movable strip forming a continuation of the oiilnp, and a iange forming a one xed to the frame and the other sliding continua-tion of the movable limb and slidover the rst mentioned flange, said fianges ably engaging said first mentioned flange. arranged to extend at right angles to the 3. In combination with a Sash and frame sash to be exposed to View.

v a Weather Strip formed from sheet metal In testimony1 Wheleof aixiny signature. l

having a yieldable action between the sash and frame and including a pair of ianges CHARLES D. LYON. 

